Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until No. 1 piston is at TDC. Remove distributor cap. Remove distributor mounting bolts and distributor. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT. Disconnect spark plug wires. Remove valve cover.
2. Using a wrench, hold cam stationary and remove camshaft sprocket retaining bolt. Remove camshaft sprocket. Remove camshaft bearing cap bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Fig 1. Note camshaft bearing cap location, and remove bearing caps. Remove camshaft and camshaft oil seal.

NOTE: Camshaft bearing caps are marked with an identification number and arrow to indicate location and direction.

Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.